Kawana Beach is the long Buddina-backed Sunshine Coast sand run: a year-round patrolled beach break with a broad bar system, easy Pacific Boulevard access, and enough exposure to stay honest when the point spots are crowded or flat. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kawana Beach in Queensland.
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The Wave
West-northwest is the clean lane.
The best read is usually on an all-tides window, with the bars and rips shaping the takeoff.
Lineup Guide
West-northwest is the clean lane.
Expect surf-club frontage around Coopers Lookout, beach access 220-228, heavy shorebreak, rips, sharks, jellyfish, and holiday crowds.
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